1. Super model Naomi Campbell is collaborating with Koovs.com to raise funds for NGO Udayan care. She is also the president of the charity Fashion for Relief which was established in 2005. Read more.
{I have always admired Naomi and thanks to my blog that I have got to know her better. If it wasn't for my blog, I would have skipped this news. Go Naomi!! I will buy your bag if I could afford it. I promise!!}
2. This head-dress is not only a head-dress. This belongs to Native Americans' honorable personalities and is earned. "Historically, headdresses are a symbol of respect, worn by Native American war chiefs and warriors. For Great Plains tribes, for instance, each feather placed on a headdress has significance and had to be earned through an act of compassion or bravery. Some modern-day Native American leaders have received war bonnets in ceremonies accompanied by prayers and songs."
Apparently, Victoria's Secrets has apologized and they definitely did not mean to hurt people's feelings.
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{I have seen such head dresses worn by models earlier and couldn't understand why a fuss now. Probably I need to learn more about this head dress. }
{How pretty this dress is!! I want such fashion shows in India too. Please don't hate me if you know of one... just let me know.}
4. Sonia Gandhi says "adding more ornamentation to garments is very easy, but that does not add to fashion" I agree with her.
{But if we are (yes we are) talking about Indian designers here then she must understand that India has been "The King of Bling" and out history and mythology speaks the same. Our tribes culture believes in embellishment whether it's with gold, silver or just clay.
Dear designers, read under the line and think out of the box but keep going on.
Her majesty, I really respect you for what all you do for our country that even other female leaders have not been able to do and I am not talking about your mother-in-law here. I have immense respect for her too. But "opulence" is in our blood whether we live on road or in palace. We are Indians!!}
5. The World Gold Council has launched Azwa Wedding Jewellery Collection which is inspired by the Saat Pheras in Hindu wedding ceremony.Checkout more pictures of the Azwa Jewellery 2012 collection.
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